Q81.0: Epidermolysis bullosa simplex
You have a congenital condition where blisters form on the skin.
The skin is made up of various layers. Normally the various layers of skin hold tightly together. This condition changes the genetic make-up so that certain components of the skin cells are no longer formed properly. This results in the layers of skin not being held together so tightly. The layers of skin no longer holding together so tightly can cause various symptoms.
The condition causes blisters to form on the skin. The blisters can form, for example, on light tough, bumping, heat or without any external reason. The blisters can burst easily and then leave wounds and sores behind. When the wounds and sores heal, the skin can look the way it did before. However, scars and areas that appear lighter or darker can also develop. The skin may also be thinner than usual in the affected areas after it has healed.
Some forms of the condition can also cause damage to hair or fingernails and toenails. Moist membranes such as the mucous membrane can also be affected. You can also have various other symptoms.
This disease is hereditary. Family members can also be affected.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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